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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.79, 1,954.05 and 1,047.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.79, 1,954.05 and 1,047.45 is: 1,567.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.79 : 1,954.05 = 1,047.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.79/1,954.05 = 1,047.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.79x = 1,954.05 × 1,047.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.79x = 2,046,769.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,769.67/1,305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.46

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